Revenge is best served cold novel Chapter 119

Just as I was about to explain, Eric suddenly took my hand and smiled as he nodded. "Thank you."

As the owner walked away, Eric led me to a seat by the window. The atmosphere between us felt oddly charged because of that little moment earlier.

He was the one who broke the silence. "You never brought Jeremiah here?"

I nodded honestly. "No, I used to come alone."

Eric raised an eyebrow. "What about that junior of yours, Levi? He never came either?"

I couldn't help but laugh. "Do you think Levi is some kind of ghost?"

Eric nodded, completely serious. "Yeah, a ghost. One that refuses to go away."

His words reminded me of something he had said before, and my face instantly warmed. Right now, we were finally alone together.

Before I could think too much, the owner returned with a steaming pot of seafood chowder. Her husband followed behind, setting down a few side dishes.

As they left, I caught the amused, knowing looks they exchanged.

Eric and I ate slowly, chatting about everything and nothing. Time slipped away, and before I knew it, it was already past midnight. My phone screen lit up with a message from Levi. "Jane, you're still not back?"

Before leaving the hospital, I had told him everything was settled but mentioned I would be home late. I hadn't expected him to still be up, waiting.

"Go to bed. I'll be back soon."

Even though I was with Eric, I didn't tell Levi.

After sending the message, I set my phone down and looked up—only to meet Eric's steady gaze. My heart pounded. For some reason, I felt like I had just been caught cheating. "Is there something on my face?"

His unwavering stare made me nervous. I blurted out the first thing that came to mind, desperate to break the tension.

"There is. You're glowing."

Eric's words felt like a bullet straight to my heart, knocking the breath out of me.